In the 10 years that Hall has been co-owner of the franchise that covers Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio, the company has become downright “obnoxious about our values,” he says.

John’s Famous Stew, a spicy meat-and-potatoes concept, has a history in Indianapolis dating to 1911.

The event will spotlight a celebrity chef and more than 90 local restaurants, but the night also features bands, DJs and visual artists.

A public-private initiative offered four development ideas at the edges of Broad Ripple’s business district.